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AU52 NBO

2002 Land Rover Discovery

Orange Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

185,604 mi
Last recorded185,604 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Land Rover Discovery106,192 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NBO
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2002
ColourOrange
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 185,604 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 180,843 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 175,818 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 172,148 miles

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2022 172,148 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2021 163,371 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Hub weeping oil

Offside Rear Vehicle structure fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Dec 2020 158,058 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Hub damp

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 158,058 miles

Central Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Towbar component defective Bolt missing (6.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Hub damp

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2019 150,975 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Upper flexi pipe (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Towbar fractured not seriously affecting its strength with 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 136,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Starting to crack on outer skin (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2018 136,482 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Starting to crack on outer skin (6.1.6 (i) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2017 122,337 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2016 112,491 miles

Coolant leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Dec 2015 96,983 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2015 96,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Pass 18 Dec 2014 85,616 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 82,731 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 78,510 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 19 Apr 2013 78,508 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

gearbox has slight seepage of oil

high level stop light not working

Fail 10 Jan 2012 75,182 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 10 Jan 2012 75,182 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Dec 2010 69,036 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 60,841 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2008 51,115 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2007 41,882 miles

Drivers wiper borderline acceptable

Highstop light not working

Pass 22 Dec 2006 31,668 miles

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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AU52 NBO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery in Orange with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2002 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.8% with a typical mileage of 106,192 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AU52 NBO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 24 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AU52 NBO is a 2002 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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